I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz When an old friend I happened to see I introduced her to my loved one and while they were dancin' My friend stole my sweetheart from me I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz Now I know just how much I have lost Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing The beautiful Tennessee Waltz Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing The beautiful Tennessee They were playing the Waltz on the night I lost my love